2022 Uttar Pradesh Elections
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Congress cannot set its own house in order, says Mayawati after Rahul Gandhi’s alliance claims
Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Congress offered to make her the chief ministerial candidate in UP, but she did not respond due to ‘the CBI, the ED and Pegasus’.
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Akhilesh Yadav becomes Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Assembly
Meanwhile, his uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav said that he was not invited to the meeting where Akhilesh was chosen as leader of the Samajwadi Party in the House.
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Adityanath takes oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister for second term
Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak were sworn in as deputy chief ministers.
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Trending
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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Exit polls: Congress ahead in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, BJP in Rajasthan
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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UP: Adityanath chosen as BJP Legislature Party leader, will take oath as chief minister on Friday
Adityanath will be the first person in 37 years to become the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second successive term.
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Uttar Pradesh: Adityanath to take oath as CM for second term on March 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be among the prominent leaders who will attend the event.
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Kafeel Khan named Samajwadi Party’s candidate for Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council polls
In November, the Uttar Pradesh government had terminated the services of paediatrician.
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Video
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Watch: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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The post-UP election analysis has mistaken ideas about a ‘new’ India voting for change
The BJP’s success is based on its ability to blend caste, ‘development’ and majoritarianism. A change in Congress leadership is unlikely to provide a counter.
Sanjay Srivastava
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As BSP vote plunges to its lowest ever, debate rages: Did Jatav Dalits abandon the party this time?
A post-poll survey suggests many Jatav Dalits switched over to the BJP this time. But many BSP supporters are unwilling to accept this.
Arunabh Saikia
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35 charts decoding the 2022 Uttar Pradesh verdict: bipolarisation and BJP consolidation
The trajectories of parties’ vote share since 1993 indicate the magnitude of transformation of the state’s politics.
Gilles Verniers, Srishti Gupta, SV Sai Vikas & Mohit Kumar
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Mayawati says BSP spokespersons to boycott TV debates due to media’s ‘casteist’ behaviour
She made the announcement two days after the Bahujan Samaj Party recorded its worst-ever performance in the Uttar Pradesh elections.
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Victory of ‘80-20 situation’ in Uttar Pradesh, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
Adityanath had referred to the polls being an 80 versus 20 battle. The figures are roughly the proportions of the Hindus and Muslim populations in the state.
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‘We showed BJP’s seats can be reduced’: Akhilesh Yadav on UP poll results
The Bharatiya Janata Party won 255 seats in the state’s 403-member Assembly, and the Samajwadi Party secured 111.
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The Field
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India tour of South Africa: Sharma, Kohli, Bumrah skip white-ball series; Iyer makes Test comeback
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Uganda script history to qualify for 2024 edition in USA and West Indies
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Junior World Boxing C’ships 2023: Eight Indian boxers move into the semi-finals and confirm medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain